The murder took place around ten miles from Pwllheli, where there have been two late-night attacks on women

Mr Chalinor appealed for anyone who may have information about Ms
Roberts' movements late on Friday and early Saturday morning to come
forward.

He said: 'She was last seen in the Union public house in Tremadog at
around 3.30am and believed to have travelled home to Porthmadog.'

After her body was found, firefighters were called in to help
recover it from the shallow water and a yellow and white tent was
erected near the spot.

Neighbours said they were shocked by Ms Roberts' death.

One said: 'Ffion's a really lovely girl from a very loving family
and I can't get over the fact she's no longer going to be around Port
(Porthmadog) any more.'

Friend Bethan Davies said: 'Another young life has been taken far too soon. I'm so glad we had some good times together.'

At Pwllheli, ten miles away, police have been searching for a late-night attacker after assaults on two young women recently. Taxi drivers have been handing out special alarms to vulnerable passengers.

Mr Chalinor added: 'Police are conducting enquires
into all crime committed. At the moment they have an open mind in
respect to connection to any other crime.

'I'm confident that with all our resources we will find out what happened to this young lady.'

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Murder probe launched after the body of a young woman is found near disused canal